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KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom-

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66%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- is a single player hack and slash game with a anime theme. It was developed by Nihon Falcom and was released on January 16, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Falcom’s latest juvenile RPG set in modern JAPAN! Based on the worldview of the "Tokyo Xanadu" released in 2015, it presents a completely original story for modern RPG players.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
music4 positive mentions
  • The game blends 2D metroidvania-style exploration with 3D arena combat, providing varied gameplay experiences.
  • Strong character appeal and story, especially the protagonist, with a narrative style reminiscent of Persona games.
  • The music and soundtrack are well appreciated, contributing positively to the atmosphere.
  • Combat is repetitive, simplistic, and lacks enemy variety, making later gameplay feel stale.
  • The game's localization and translation support are poor or lacking, limiting accessibility outside Japanese speakers.
  • Visual design outside of the town areas is monotonous with reused assets and limited detail, reflecting a low budget.

  • story

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 74% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its strong protagonist, immersive world-building, and engaging character interactions, delivering a polished and coherent narrative in Falcom's signature style. However, some players note pacing issues due to the game's day cycle delaying main story progression, and the narrative feels incomplete as it sets up a sequel while omitting crucial character arcs. The storytelling style, releasing in small segments before major developments, is appreciated though it may feel different from more linear Falcom titles.

    • “The story is the strongest part, with the protagonist carrying a lot of it, but it is kinda soured by the fact that it doesn’t seem to be a complete story (it basically omits a story related to a crucial character, with a setup for a sequel).”
    • “But the story that the game will tell you is nothing short of phenomenal, which is to be expected of Falcom who has become used to creating stories that stun and are filled with lovable characters with its Legend of Heroes and Ys series.”
    • “And in typical Falcom fashion, the world feels very lived in, as you walk around Kyoto and Hirasaka you see the dialogue from random civilians and tourists that go further in depth on the stories taking place in the world and the events occurring in the story.”
    • “Dungeon side quests are repetitive, consisting of only three types: kill recolored monsters, gather recolored resource nodes, and rescue a person.”
    • “The main problem is that due to the day cycle structure, you always have to pass a certain number of days before the main story starts.”
    • “The story is the strongest part, with the protagonist carrying a lot of it, but it's soured by the fact that it doesn’t seem to be a complete story— it basically omits a story related to a crucial character, setting up a sequel.”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable, dynamic, and refreshing, with a strong battle system and fantastic overall mechanics. Some players note a learning curve due to language barriers and initially unintuitive systems, but overall the experience is positive and engaging.

    • “The battle and gameplay system is enjoyable, and the atmosphere is refreshing!”
    • “Every system and gameplay, the story and characters are all so fantastic.”
    • “The gameplay is dynamic and the music is a banger one after another, thanks Falcom.”
    • “Okay, here we are another week or so into playing, admittedly interspersed with other things as there were some non-intuitive mechanics when you are trying to parse gameplay in a language that you only truly know basic hiragana and katakana for.”
    • “I only need to see how restrictive the calendar mechanic evolves; so far, no FOMO feelings like I had with Persona games.”
    • “10 años por un nuevo Xanadú y mis primeras impresiones no pueden ser más positivas, el gameplay es dinámico y la música es un banger tras otro, gracias Falcom.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is generally well-received, praised for its quality and the talent of composer Koguchi, though some users feel the repeated tracks from other Falcom games detract from the experience in this budget title. Overall, the soundtrack is enjoyed alongside the gameplay.

    • “The music is good, Koguchi is a very talented person, he has a bright future ahead.”
    • “I'm really enjoying the music and overall gameplay!”
    • “The soundtrack is also good.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a blend of Metroidvania style and Tokyo Xanadu's world-blending aesthetics, set in a modern Japanese environment. The visuals complement the snappy combat, creating an engaging and stylish experience.

    • “It has a bit of a Metroidvania mixed in with the world-blending aesthetics of Tokyo Xanadu, and the combat all in all feels snappy thus far.”
    • “I love the modern Japanese setting and aesthetics.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is described as refreshing and engaging, complemented by an impressive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is highlighted by the main character's funny and cool personality, adding an enjoyable and entertaining element to the game.

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Play Times

35h Median play time
35h Average play time
35-35h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- is a hack and slash game with anime theme. Common tags for KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- include 3D, 2d, exploration, modern, story rich and others.

KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 35 hours playing KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom-.

KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- was released on January 16, 2026.

KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- was developed by Nihon Falcom.

KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- for its music but disliked it for its story.

KYOTO XANADU -the Blooming Phantom- is a single player game.

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